Neil clark Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 So today's job was..... Adjust handbrake and basically clean it to death! Done a little bit of welding last week, small patch on outer sill It's ready but for the first time in 12 years I'm not so confident but we will see! Think it's on about 430k now or there abouts I'm bored so thought I'd share! Ian_Fearn, DVee8, spartacus and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Looks like new compared to the shit heaps around this way. Good luck with the test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Andyrew said: Looks like new compared to the shit heaps around this way. Good luck with the test! I like to keep it in good order to be honest mate, pre corona I do at least 100 miles a day so got to be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Andyrew said: Looks like new compared to the shit heaps around this way. Good luck with the test! WHS! I've seen stuff that isn't yet five years old not look this good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equihectay Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Original engine bud? It looks a million times better than the poxy Metrocabs I used to drive in Sussex,gotta be the worst things I've ever driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Equihectay said: Original engine bud? It looks a million times better than the poxy Metrocabs I used to drive in Sussex,gotta be the worst things I've ever driven. Original engine head gasket went at 280k which was annoying because it was mint. The injectors are a nitemare on the 16v engines so I just had a low mileage 8v engine put in and it's still there lol. 3rd clutch and original gearbox. Metrocabs are truly awful, if I go to hell then it will be driving one of them! Only did 1 shift in one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 That’s impressive. How much longer do you plan for it to be in service? Does your local authority have age limits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Kiltox said: That’s impressive. How much longer do you plan for it to be in service? Does your local authority have age limits? They have just started age limiting taxis, I have till 2025 but I think I'm ready to upgrade anyway. As soon as corona fooks off I plan on a 2 year old procab (transit) but got to find the right one first.... Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Neil clark said: They have just started age limiting taxis, I have till 2025 but I think I'm ready to upgrade anyway. As soon as corona fooks off I plan on a 2 year old procab (transit) but got to find the right one first.... Please contact me when you’re moving this on - I’d love to tool around in a half million mile ex-taxi for a bit Flat4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Please contact me when you’re moving this on - I’d love to tool around in a half million mile ex-taxi for a bit I will mate but honestly you would never guess the miles, it gos in every 6 weeks for a check over and gets anything it needs, I dont cut corners because it always bites you in the bum. The paintwork is also really good. Let's hope the tester agrees with me lol I've JUST fitted a new drivers seat aswell lol so that dont even look sat in Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Surprised you managed to find a decent drivers seat - I remember trying to get one for a Trafic and they were either mega money or just as ruined as mine because they’re worked hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiltox said: Surprised you managed to find a decent drivers seat - I remember trying to get one for a Trafic and they were either mega money or just as ruined as mine because they’re worked hard! Got lucky, a basically brand new one from an MGZT. Its half leather yellow and black aswell! They fit quite easy in these, fitted a couple Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 It passed!!! Straight away pass 2 tiny niggles to sort but considering its basically a really hard MOT that's great Cheers all DVee8, Vantman, Spiny Norman and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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